Meet the Board!
Justin (JJ) Seymore
President
JJ is licensed CPA in the state of Virginia and Senior Tax Associate at Brown Edwards & Company specializing in complex tax situations for businesses and individuals. He earned his Bachelor's & Master's degree in Accounting & Information Systems with a concentration in Tax from Virginia Tech. JJ lives in Vinton and is engaged to his fiancé Olivia. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, staying active, and unwinding with loved ones.
Baoxin Bryant
Vice President
Baoxin is a licensed CPA in the state of Virginia and an Audit Manager at KPMG LLP. She has extensive audit experiences in both public and private sectors. Prior to KPMG LLP, Baoxin was a senior financial analyst and a finance supervisor in telecommunication industry in China. Baoxin completed her undergraduate studies at Beijing Foreign Studies University and went on to receive her master’s degree in Accounting and Information Systems at Virginia Tech. Baoxin is an avid learner of everything new. She currently resides in Vinton, VA with her husband and their lovely daughter Abby and is expecting their second child. Together they share their love of outdoor activities and exploring the Roanoke Valley.
Ethan Paitsel
Treasurer
Ethan is a licensed CPA in the state of Virginia and an In-charge Audit Associate at Brown Edwards & Company specializing in municipality and healthcare assurance. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Roanoke College. Ethan lives in North Roanoke with his wife Casey and two dogs, Gizmo and Andi. Ethan thoroughly enjoys football and volunteers as a line coach at Northside Middle School and records Northside High School Varsity football games each fall.
Rebecca Theimer
Secretary
Rebecca is a licensed CPA in the state of Virginia and an Audit Senior Associate at Brown Edwards & Company. She earned her Bachelor's in Accounting and Master's of Accounting and Information Systems from Virginia Tech. Rebecca lives in Botetourt with her two cats, Smokey and Hallie. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading and going to concerts.
Janelle Langan
Board Member
Janelle is an aspiring CPA and recent graduate from Ferrum College located in Ferrum, VA, where she was nominated by her professors for the Hamblin Accounting award. She is currently pursuing her CPA license and looks forward to continuing her career and getting more involved in the local community. Janelle loves to travel and spend time with her husband, daughter, and two dogs!